Company Overview:

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

The Microsoft Azure Business Manager will drive execution, develop new processes, enable Zones teams and maintain customer satisfaction during the entire sales cycle and post-sales support. The Business Manager is responsible for creating integrated offers and services around Software and Cloud programs to support revenue and margin growth.

This key Business Manager role will require developing exceptionally strong and transparent working relationships with the sales and services teams in Zones to deliver expected customer and business results.The Business Manager must drive business impact through influence and direct team leadership, with the ability to identify and scope programs and guide supporting business case development.

What you'll do as the Brand Manager, Microsoft Azure:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Brand Manager, Microsoft Azureis primarily responsible for:

• Increased professional services revenue and margin
• Accurate program operation
• New integrated solutions offerings and services
• Documented processes
• Weekly business reports
• New training and enablement materials
• Advises Sales and Support regarding program utilization and available cost support programs; oversee administration and application of programs
• Develop sales pipeline and execute against sales strategies to grow Microsoft Azure and Zones Services revenue throughout vertical markets
• Partner with Sales and Leadership to effectively apply programs and registration based on business opportunities
• Maintains relationships with key vendor contacts
• Maintains program and Zones process expertise
• Creates unique offers, and advices price
• Sells integrated offers and services through Zones Cloud Marketplace
• Drives customer satisfaction through value added services and offerings

What you will bring to the team:

• 3 years of experience delivering program and project efforts in a high technology environment
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills including demonstrated experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective
• Understanding ofthe industry, market, customers, competitors, suppliers, partners and capabilities of the business
• Professional, business-focused attitude and courteous manner towards clients, partners, and peers
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
• Highly programmatic, with a proven success to manage cross team initiatives and programs
• Good understanding of Azure Apps and Infra, Data and AI, and End-to End Security
• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience, MBA a plus

Technology Focus & Requirements

• Microsoft cloud technologies
• Cloud IaaS and Data Center partner ecosystem
• Microsoft Azure fundamentals

Qualified candidates can expect a salary range of $125,000 - $135,000 bonus.

Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Washington area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

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Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits packageWhile we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, paid time off, and much more. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

At Zones, work is more than a job -with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you're interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.